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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
17
Associated Press reports from New York that Julius Barnes United States wheat director announced President Wilson signed a proclamation licensing wheat dealers. The announcement follows a June 25 note from the administration.
The notice urges timely orders as coal prices rise 30c a ton after June 1 crediting households to place orders now to avoid shortages and distress next Winter. It warns that delays caused suffering during the War Winter of 1917-18 and appeals to prompt action.
The wheat director grants licenses to persons firms corporations and associations dealing in wheat flour or baking products manufactured from wheat flour with July 15 as the effective date. Exceptions include farmers and small bakers whose flour use is under fifty barrels monthly and farm retailers cooperatives and others tied to farm products. Common carriers must obtain licenses from Mr Barnes by July 15 under prescribed rules and forms.
New York reports from the Associated Dress Industries of America indicate dress manufacturers are well prepared for the fall season as buyers arrive from across the country. Executive Director David N. Mosessohn notes a record influx of buyers seeking high grade merchandise, with prices secondary to style fabric and workmanship. however raw material costs have surged and fabric shipments are lagging, pushing up materials by 25 to 100 percent.
Mr and Mrs Harry Stoner hosted a large lawn party near Shiremanstown with games music and refreshments. Guests included numerous families from the area such as Musser Bremman Sipe Zimmerman Cooper and Moyer families. Alumni plans for a Hershey Park picnic August 9 are announced with a June Penn State alumni meeting to discuss details.
Former U S senator Albert J. Beveridge told the Pennsylvania Bar Association that joining the League of Nations would surrender U S sovereignty and place national powers under a Geneva based league government. He warned the covenant could order American troops and dictate policy, urging a direct public vote before any commitment.
Cottagers near Losch's Run saw a rail wreck on Sunday that left timber scattered along the tracks. They obtained permission to salvage the wood, greatly increasing their fuel supply for the coming winter.
Results show New York and Brooklyn split, Beston bests Philadelphia, Chicago sweeps Cincinnati, and St. Louis defeats Pittsburgh. American League assets include New York 9 Philadelphia 0, Boston 5 Washington 2, Detroit 8 St Louis 4, and a slate of upcoming games with Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati and others.
Leading New York Republicans discuss Brigadier General Cornelius Vanderbilt as a potential vice presidential nominee. While no formal campaign has begun, Vanderbilt could attract both military and business appeal if nominated.
Major George S. McCue and Captain Charles E. Miller have been assigned as assistants to Colonel J. B. Kemper, heading the Army Recruiting District with stations in Allentown to York. McCue will be at Pottsville and Miller at Johnstown. additional staff will expedities enlistments for the Hawaiian and Philippine Departments. Enlistments target 3 year terms including 93 infantry for air service and 98 chauffeurs for motor transport, among others.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen cannot affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. D B Robertson of Youngstown, vice president, says the AFL constitution allows representation for only one branch per organization. Since the Engineers are already in the federation, firemen would lack separate representation.
Paris reports that France will demand full reparations from Germany for the sinking of German warships at Scapa Flow. Marine Minister Leygues told the naval committee that the act violated both the armistice and the Peace Treaty.
Washington June 25 Agreement was reached by Senate and House conferees on legislation to repeal government control of telegraph telephone and other wire systems. The conferees adopted the House plan to terminate government control at midnight on the last day of the calendar month in which the law is approved.
Advertises making root beer at home using Hires Household Extract with sugar and yeast to yield 49 pints or 80 glasses at under 1c per glass. Highlights purity and natural ingredients, and suggests reusable bottles with air tight stoppers.
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